Hey folks. Here is another addition to the last releases under the aegis of the Harmless Records series 'Sources' - posted here as it clearly falls within the parameters of the wider development of black music and the heritage of 'Hip Hop' and 'Electro-Funk'. As ever I hope you all find something to enjoy. * 1. Jack Your Body (Original Club Your Body 12"" Mix) - Steve Silk Hurley * 2. Godfather Of House (Original Club Mix 11 12"" Mix) - House People * 3. What You Make Me Feel (Original Fierce Cl…

This is not easy. I love 'We Come To Rock', especially for the intricacies of the production, but the rap was never a favourite of mine. 'B-Boys Breakdance' (Dub) - Hi-Fidelity Three is so propulsive, menacing even, as a track it just works so well. 155

Hey folks. I've posted this here as it isn't specifically 'Hip Hop' or 'Electro-Funk', but it does fall within the wider thread of Black music, and so might be of interest to some of the good people here on Electro Empire (EE). The track list is as follows: CD One (1) 01. Like This (Original Club 12" Remix) - Chip E (Featuring K) 02. Only The Strong Survive (Original Club 12" Mix) - Frankie Knuckles 03. Move (Original Club 12" Mix) - Farm Boy 04. The Choice Of A New Generation (Original Deep Und…

Hey folks. I found this, which is dated July 2015, a relatively short interview with Mantronik. I never knew his first name was Graham! daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2015/07/the-birth-of-mantronix Enjoy! 155

Quote from Starchild: “Considering that Hip Hop in the 70's was more on a local level in NYC, "In many ways" pays respect to the idea that Hip Hop was already alive and well, however, it really wasnt until Rappers Delight that it began to gain momentum, followed by Planet Rock and the trend that followed which began what is widely regarded as the early phase of Hip Hop which brought it to the worldwide masses. Street Sounds was responsible for bringing it to Europe, but also arguably responsible…

That is a valid point generally but in this particular context it appears to suggest that 'Hip Hop' and a particular form of electronic music co-existed and emerged at the same time. In the wider context the particular, specific and predominant use of electronic music as a vehicle for Rap was reasonably short lived - and was soon replaced (especially within the US context) by a return to 'breaks' (though perhaps with a lessening role for the DJ). Rap as a mode of expression predates the later ad…

Quote from Starchild: “kraftwerk_electroarticle.jpgElectro. We have all heard the word at some point in our lives whether we were warned against being electrocuted as children, or received an Electrocardiogram at a hospital; but perhaps not as much until we began to listen to a style of music for a long time referred to as “Electro”. More properly defined as Electro Funk, "Electro", as it began to be called for short, was not just one of the first actual sub-genres of Electronic Music to come ab…

Hey folks. This is a release that might appeal to some here, it looks as if the titles included have been remastered (although I have not had the opportunity to hear the yet). The track list is: The P&P Records Funk & Rap Anthology - Various (2015) Disc 01 01. Ain't It Time (Original Club 12"" Mix) - Queen Yahna 02. Black Ice (Original 7"" Mix) - Sons Of Darkness 03. I've Been Working (Original 7"" Mix) - Wild Honey 04. Shake Off That Dream (Original 7"" Mix) - Eddie Owen 05. The Groove I'm In (…

Hey folks. This is something recent, issued by the Demon Music Group label with commentary by Bill Brewster. If you want a digital WAV or CD copy this could be a useful way to save wear on the vinyl! HURTXCD134-Sources-The-Fresh-Anthology-Packshot.jpg CD One (1) 01. Never Gonna Let You Go Chandra Simmons Original Club 12” Mix 02. The Todd Terry Project Original Todd Terry Club Bang 12” Mix 03. Hungry For Your Love Hanson & Davis Original Hanson & Davis Dub 12” Mix 04. Last Chance Cyré Original J…

Hey folks. As played yesterday on the 'Beats & Pieces Show'. A track that I only recently discovered - if you do not know it then please enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUvlIEvaYhA&feature=kp Rob Alias